Choirs

2014-2015 Academic Year

Which is the right choir for me?
Theres a choir for everyone.
Chamber Choir

Te nationally and internationally acclaimed PSU Chamber Choir is the premier choral ensemble at Portland State University.
Comprised of 32-40 talented singers, the Chamber Choir performs music at the highest level of choral artistry. Participation in the
Chamber Choir is open to all PSU students, regardless of major, but requires a considerable amount of skill and previous choral
experience as well as a commitment to hard work and musical excellence. Te Chamber Choir is conducted by Ethan Sperry.

Te Chamber Choir rehearses Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 2:00-3:20 PM and performs frequently both on and of
campus.

Te Chamber Choir holds auditions each spring for the following school year. We are sorry that there are no more openings at
this time. Please look for auditions in May 2015.

Man Choir & Vox Femina

Both single-gender choirs are select ensembles comprised of PSU students of all majors. Tese choirs are high-level musical ensembles
ideal for voice and music education majors, music majors who are new to singing, or non-music majors with choral experience.
Man Choir is conducted by Ethan Sperry & Jason Sabino. Vox Femina is conducted by Joan Szymko & Sterling Roberts.

Both choirs rehearse Tuesdays & Tursdays from 2:00-3:20 PM and perform 2-4 times per term. Tese two choirs will combine
frequently to perform mixed choral literature as well as mens and womens music.

University Choir

Te University Choir is open to all members of the PSU community, regardless of prior musical experience. With its focus on the
musical education of its members, the University Choir performs a wide range of choral music from all style periods. Te University
Choir is an ideal place for voice and music education majors beginning university-level study, music majors who are new to singing,
non-music majors with choral experience, or those wishing to explore their voice for the frst time. Te University Choir is conducted
by Jason Sabino and Sterling Roberts.

Te University Choir rehearses Tursdays from 4:00-6:00 PM and performs once per term. No audition is required.

Community Chorus

Te Community Chorus is Portland States newest choir, open to all PSU faculty, staf and alumni who are dedicated to the art of
ensemble singing. Its mission is to provide a place for all Portland State employees and alumni a place to continue singing during the
work day. Te choir meets to sing great literature including classical, sacred, spiritual, folk, and popular music. Te Community Chorus
is conducted by Jason Sabino.

Te Community Chorus rehearses Tuesdays & Tursdays from 12:00-12:50 PM and performs once per term. No audition is
required.
How are auditions done?
Dont worry! We wont bite.
For University Choir and Community Chorus:

Just attend the information session - no audition is required.

For Man Choir or Vox Femina:

Sign up for an audition time on the forms outside Lincoln Hall 239.

For the audition:

1. Show up at Dr. Ethan Sperrys ofce (Lincoln Hall 239A) at your audition time with your audition form.
2. Te audition will be short (5-10 minutes) and test your voice, ear, and sight reading abilities.
3. You should NOT prepare any song or material.

If you have any further questions, please contact Dr. Sperry at ethansperry@gmail.com. Good luck!


Check us out online:
How do I find out more?
Information sessions are available for all choirs.

Chamber Choir
Unfortunately there are no more
openings for this years Chamber Choir.


Man Choir & Vox Femina
Tuesday, Sept. 30
2:00 PM in Cramer 453




University Choir
Tursday, Oct. 2
4:00 PM in Cramer 453


Community Chorus
Tuesday, Oct. 7
12:00 PM in Cramer 453



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